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Mom's the Word: The Wit, Wisdom, and Wonder of Motherhood
Author(s): Allen Klein (Author), Kate Hopper (Foreword)
- Publisher: Viva Editions
- Publication Date: 17 Sept. 2020
- Language: English
- Print length: 224 pages
- ISBN-10: 1936740427
- ISBN-13: 9781936740420
Book Description
Heartwarming and humorous, this tribute to moms of the world gathers the best things anyone ever said about motherhood. From Dolly Parton to Dear Abby, women (and a few men) crack wise on the subject of the center of every family, mommie dearest! Mom’s the Word celebrates all motherhood with wise and witty words from the famous (Oprah Winfrey: “Mothers are really the true spiritual leaders.”) and the funny (Erma Bombeck: “In general, my children refuse to eat anything that hasn’t danced on television.”). Also included are as well as thoughts that are meaningful (Jewish proverb: “God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers.”) and memorable (Nora Ephron: “If pregnancy were a book, they would cut the last two chapters.”).
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From the Back Cover
The Heart of Every FamilyMom!
Heartwarming and humorous, this tribute to moms of the world gathers the best things anyone ever said about motherhood. From beloved role models Dear Abby and Reba McEntire to movers and shakers such as Oprah Winfrey and Sonia Sotomayor, women (and a few men) crack wise on the subject at the center of everyone’s life, mommy dearest!
Mother, Mom, Mommy, Ma, Mama, Mumthere are many ways to call the person who brought you into this world. If you you want to thank and delight the woman who has meant so much to you, look no further than this heartfelt collection of quotes from the author of
Words of Love and Change Your Life.About the Author
Allen Klein is an award-winning professional speaker and author. His titles included You Can’t Ruin My Day, The Healing Power of Humor, and The Art of Living Joyfully. He lives in San Francisco.
Kate Hopper teaches writing online and at The Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis, where she lives with her husband and two daughters. Kate holds an MFA in creative writing from the University of Minnesota and has been the recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship, a Minnesota State Arts Board Grant, and a Sustainable Arts Grant. Her writing has appeared in a number of journals, including Brevity, Literary Mama, and the New York Times online. She is an editor at Literary Mama. For more information about Kate’;s writing and classes, visit www.katehopper.com. Allen Klein is an award-winning professional speaker and author. His titles included You Can’t Ruin My Day, The Healing Power of Humor, and The Art of Living Joyfully. He lives in San Francisco.
Kate Hopper teaches writing online and at The Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis, where she lives with her husband and two daughters. Kate holds an MFA in creative writing from the University of Minnesota and has been the recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship, a Minnesota State Arts Board Grant, and a Sustainable Arts Grant. Her writing has appeared in a number of journals, including Brevity, Literary Mama, and the New York Times online. She is an editor at Literary Mama. For more information about Kate’;s writing and classes, visit www.katehopper.com.
Kate Hopper teaches writing online and at The Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis, where she lives with her husband and two daughters. Kate holds an MFA in creative writing from the University of Minnesota and has been the recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship, a Minnesota State Arts Board Grant, and a Sustainable Arts Grant. Her writing has appeared in a number of journals, including Brevity, Literary Mama, and the New York Times online. She is an editor at Literary Mama. For more information about Kate’;s writing and classes, visit www.katehopper.com. Allen Klein is an award-winning professional speaker and author. His titles included You Can’t Ruin My Day, The Healing Power of Humor, and The Art of Living Joyfully. He lives in San Francisco.
Kate Hopper teaches writing online and at The Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis, where she lives with her husband and two daughters. Kate holds an MFA in creative writing from the University of Minnesota and has been the recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship, a Minnesota State Arts Board Grant, and a Sustainable Arts Grant. Her writing has appeared in a number of journals, including Brevity, Literary Mama, and the New York Times online. She is an editor at Literary Mama. For more information about Kate’;s writing and classes, visit www.katehopper.com.
